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GHR HealthcareHilo, HITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Hilo, HI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Ultrasound Sonographer
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.78
Weekly
$1,900
Yearly (full-time)
$98,800
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
December 14, 2026

This job pays about $52.78/hour — 12% below the median for Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Hawaii ($59.82/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Hawaii right now

  • 8 open Ultrasound Sonographer jobs in Hawaii from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Hilo.
  • Pay in these listings: $47.50 – $72.08/hour, median $61.20/hour.
  • Typical Ultrasound Sonographer pay in Hawaii: $59.82/hour ($124,426/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.20/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Ultrasound Technologist Travel Contract – Hospital Sonographer Job in Hilo, Hawaii

Experienced Ultrasound Technologists and travel sonographers can join an acute-care hospital imaging team in Hilo, Hawaii, for a 13-week contract. This diagnostic medical sonographer opportunity is ideal for a skilled professional confident in general, vascular, OB/GYN, neonatal, and procedural ultrasound. Hilo offers a welcoming community, lush tropical surroundings, and access to Hawaii’s distinctive natural beauty while you advance your clinical experience.

Ultrasound Technologist Job Details

  • Location: Hilo, Hawaii, on the Big Island
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: December 14, 2026
  • End Date: March 15, 2027
  • Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts; approximately 36 scheduled hours per week, with call as appropriate
  • Work Setting: On-site acute-care hospital imaging department
  • Systems and Equipment: Canon i700, Meditech EMR, and Fuji Synapse PACS
  • Additional Scheduling Information: Floating to other units or departments may be required. Candidates must be available to arrive on the Thursday before the contract start date for an employee health appointment on Friday. Time-off requests will not be granted during the first 13 weeks of the contract.

Ultrasound Technologist Job Requirements

  • At least 3 years of full-time sonographer experience in an acute hospital setting
  • At least one completed travel or contract assignment
  • ARDMS credentials in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong clinical proficiency in general, vascular, OB/GYN, neonatal, and procedural ultrasound
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, participate in call coverage, and float as needed
  • Professional healthcare attire or personal scrubs

Ultrasound Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, including the aorta, IVC, liver, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys, including normal and pathological findings
  • Perform GYN examinations of the breasts, ovaries, adnexa, uterus, and pelvis, including transvaginal, post-menopausal, adult, pediatric, normal, and pathological studies
  • Perform OB examinations across the first, second, and third trimesters, including amniocentesis support, pregnancy complications, biophysical profiles, gestational age assessment, placental grading, abnormalities, IUGR evaluation, and uterine/adnexal assessment
  • Perform neonatal ultrasound examinations, including evaluation for congenital anomalies and neonatal head imaging
  • Evaluate superficial structures such as the abdominal wall, breast, focal masses, hematomas, scrotum, testes, and thyroid
  • Perform vascular studies including carotid duplex, segmental pressure studies, and upper- and lower-extremity venous and arterial duplex examinations
  • Assist with or perform aspirations, biopsies, drainage procedures, and intraoperative ultrasound studies as qualified
  • Obtain high-quality diagnostic images, document findings accurately, and support timely interpretation by the radiology team
  • Provide dependable patient care while following hospital imaging, safety, infection-control, and professional-practice standards

Apply now for this Ultrasound Technologist travel contract and advance your sonography career in Hilo, Hawaii.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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